Typical PeT-based fluorescent probes are multi-component systems where a fluorophore is
connected to a recognition/activating group by an unconjugated linker. PeT-based …

Cancer remains as one of the most significant health problems, with approximately 19
million people diagnosed worldwide each year. Chemotherapy is a routinely used method to …

Near-infrared (NIR) fluorophores have unique features that endow them with several
advantages over conventional shorter wavelength emitting dyes. As a result, they have been …

Abnormal microenvironments (viscosity, polarity, pH, etc.) have been verified to be closely
associated with numerous pathophysiological processes such as inflammation …

Coumarins are a very large family of compounds containing the unique 2 H-chromen-2-one
motif, as it is known according to IUPAC nomenclature. Coumarin derivatives are widely …

In the realm of biological research, the invention of super-resolution microscopy (SRM) has
enabled the visualization of ultrafine sub-cellular structures and their functions in live cells at …

Abnormal enzymatic activities are directly related to the development of cancers. Identifying
the location and expression levels of these enzymes in live cancer cells have considerable …

Hypochlorous acid (HOCl) is an endogenously produced reactive oxygen species (ROS),
which acts as a protector against microbes. However, its aberrant production is implicated in …

The microenvironment is indispensable for functionality of various biomacromolecules,
subcellular compartments, living cells, and organisms. In particular, physical properties …

Fluorescent probes that emit in the far-red (600–700 nm), first near-infrared (NIR-I, 700–900
nm), and second NIR (NIR-II, 900–1700 nm) regions possess unique advantages, including …